used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
Catskill
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From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
chuggedverbUS /tʃʌɡd/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
ElksnounUS /elks/
plural of “elk” — large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
a boy or man
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
the act of giving
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He sure is a wonder," said Roy.
He's
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From this reading "He's a wonder."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He sure is a wonder," said Roy.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
immediately past
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
midstreamnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
Roy
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From this reading "He sure is a wonder," said Roy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "He sure is a wonder," said Roy.
swervingnoun
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
male cat
From this reading "I'm going to give that fellow the full salute," said Tom, raising his hand to his forehead.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading TEMPLE CAMP The scouts of the village stood upon the wharf and waved a last good-bye to the three as the _Good Turn_ chugged merrily away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scouts on shore received this tribute to their comrade with shouts, throwing their hats in the air and giving three lusty cheers for the "Silver Foxes and the Elks" as the launch, swerving out into midstream, bent her course for Catskill Landing.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "He's a wonder."
